Club news (Nov. 22, 2015)The Hoe and Hope Garden Club met on Oct. 28, at the home of club presidents Ann Davis. The club spoke about the hackberry tree that they planted in Washburn park. An appreciation letter from Dwight Elementary teacher Shanna Couser for the gift of the book, “The Frightened Frog” was shared with the group. This was a gift from Ann Davis and Hoe and Hope. Another copy of the book was donated to the public library. Members participated in a flower...

Bridge results (Nov. 22, 2015)Monday Duplicate Bridge met on November 16, 2015. The first place North/South winners were Trilby Maul and Randy Reehm. The second place North/South winners were Lynn Hardin and Ferne Anderson. The first place East/West winners were Kathy Bowden and Bill Barton. The second place East/West winners were Vernon Collins and Carole Barton. The next game will be at 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 30, at the Russellville Senior Center. Anyone needing a partner, c...

Pardue graduates basic trainingU.S. Air Force Airman Jessica A. Pardue graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Pardue, a 2015 graduate of Russellville High School, is the daughter of Raymond and Tina Pardue and granddaughter of E...

Births (Nov. 22, 2015)• Young Chelsie Young of Russellville welcomed her daughter, Tatum Rae Young, on Nov. 10, 2015. She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her grandparents are Kathy Young of Conway and Bobby Young of Dardanelle. • McCoy Jennifer and Matt McCoy of Russellville welcomed their daughter, Addison Grace McCoy, on Nov. 10, 2015. She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20½ inches long. Her grandparents are Mike and Cue McCoy of Russellvil...

Mannion — PuckettAlexandria Mannion and Andrew Puckett were married in Garland, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at the home of Sam and Peggy Tinsley, aunt of the groom. Alexandria is the daughter of Jennifer Carns of Pea Ridge, Ark. She is the granddaughter of Judy Rose-Wheeler of Tulsa, Okla.. Andrew is the son of Rebecca Price Puckett of Dallas and Lee Puckett of Russellville. He is the grandson of George and Joan Puckett of Southern Pines, N.C. Alexandria...

Russellville native crowned Miss UCA 2016Ashton Purtle, 19, a sophomore Biology/Pre-Med major from Russellville, was crowned Miss University of Central Arkansas 2016 on Nov. 6, before a crowd of more than 650 people in Reynolds Performance Hall. Purtle performed a lyrical dance for her talent. In addition to being crowned Miss UCA, Purtle also won the Alpha Swimsuit Award, Alpha Talent Award, Bear Spirit Award, People’s Choice Award and Best Dance Performance Award for a total of $6,...

Purple Circle Club inducts Alyssa TaylorAlyssa Taylor of Dover was inducted into the Arkansas Purple Circle Club in Little Rock on Oct. 24. Taylor had the Grand Champion Nubian Senior Doe at the Arkansas State Fair and Livestock Show. Rodney Baker, Arkansas Farm Bureau executive vice president, presented the award. The club is an awards program recognizing junior livestock exhibitors who earned championship honors at the Arkansas State Fair. It is sponsored by Arkansas Farm Bureau. ...

Applications for Citizen of the Year now being acceptedNominations are now being accepted for 2015 Russellville Citizen of the Year. Nominees must have been a resident of the Russellville area for the past five years. Nominations must be accompanied by a resume stating the reason for the nomination and the community contributions of the nominee, or they will not be considered. Community involvement should not be limited to one field and must include areas other than those related to the nominee’s ...

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White receives First Year Clinical Science Award at Southern College of OptometryMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Kelsey White of Alma, Arkansas, was recently honored with the First Year Clinical Science Award at Southern College of Optometry. The award recognizes a first-year optometry student demonstrating excellence in clinical skills. White is the daughter of Melanie and Duane White. She is a graduate of Arkansas Tech University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology.

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Short Receives Dr. Milton Webb Optometric Leadership and Service Scholarship At Southern College of OptometryMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Kaitlyn Short of Danville was recently honored with the Arkansas Optometric Association’s Dr. Milton Webb Optometric Leadership and Service Scholarship at Southern College of Optometry. The award recognizes a second-year or higher optometry student from Arkansas in good standing in the Arkansas Optometric and American Optometric student associations. It comes with a $1,500 monetary award. Short is the daughter of Linda and Ed ...

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The Booth family extends thanks and gratitudeErma Booth and family would like to extend their gratitude and thanks for all of the support they received from the community and friends regarding the home going of their beloved husband, father, brother and uncle, Sylvester Booth. Although the list to thank is many, we would like= to thank Pastor A. Lee Tyus, New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church, The Usher and Missionary Ministries, Dr. Jeffrey Yates, Brookdale and all care providers. We w...

Kendrick — RalstonBrittani Diane Kendrick of Delaware, Ark. and Matthew Scott Ralston of Atkins are happy to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Derek and Alesha Kendrick of North Collins, N.Y. Her grandparents are Gary and Marie Kendrick of Delaware, Ark., the late Sandy Kendrick of Delaware and Bobby and Pam Gray of Las Vegas, Nev. Brittani is a 2014 graduate of N.Y. LEAH Home School. She is currently studyin...

History Minute: Maurice Britt respected as an athlete, patriotMaurice Britt, known to friends and fellow Arkansans as “Footsie,” was a widely respected and admired figure in the state for both his skills as an athlete and as a patriot. Because of his courage during World War II, he became one of 25 Arkansans to earn the Medal of Honor, the highest military honor. Britt was born into a farming family near Carlisle in Lonoke County in 1919. The family moved to Lonoke while he was still young, where he atte...

4-H Pope County Cluckers host Petting ZooThe Pope County Cluckers 4-H club hosted a petting zoo for Pediatrics Plus on Oct. 30. The club brought chickens, kittens, rabbits, goats, a guinea pig and a snake. The children learned about the animals and had a chance to pet them.

ATU art students accept Bridgestone giftThe Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund has made a $1,000 donation to the Arkansas Tech University Foundation in support of the Department of Art. Among those in attendance for the check presentation were Debra Fithen (from left), director of corporate and foundation relations at Arkansas Tech; Karla Stanton, trust fund administrator for Bridgestone Americas; and Dr. Dawn Ward, head of the Arkansas Tech Department of Art and professor of art. The ...

Pope County 4-H welcomes newcomers4-H is the youth development program conducted by the University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service. 4-H members can select from many activities in 82 project areas ranging from automotive to clothing to space camp. Pope County 4-H consists of 17 clubs in various communities of the county. 4-H is an informal, educational program designed for youth between the ages of 5-19 years of age. Clubs have elected office...

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